Vrat Wale Aloo Recipe is super simple to make with just handful of ingredients. Since it is a fasting recipe, there is no use of onion or garlic. The flavors of this Potato Curry are super simple and comforting.

This Aloo ki Sabzi is a popular potato curry made in North Indian homes during the Navratri Fasting. Often, mom served it with Kuttu ke Paranthe.

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Easy Vrat Wale Aloo Recipe

Vrat means fasting. Thus, these vrat wale aloo is a potato curry recipe that is made especially during religious fasts like Navratri. I have compiled a list of NAVRATRI FASTING FOOD DOS AND DONTS that talks about the foods that we can consume during these days. Therefore do check it out if you are looking to fast.

I come from Uttar Pradesh and the above compilation is based on my experiences from my mom’s practise and hence passed on to me.

Check out some more NAVRATRI RECIPES from my blog here – Sabudana Khichdi, Sabudana wada (air fryer recipe), Lauki Kuttu Kofte in Peanut Curry, Vrat ka Chaat Masala, Vrat Thalipeeth, Makhane Magaj ki Kheer, Arbi ki chaat and more.

About this Aloo ki Sabzi

Since India is a vast country, there are many ways to prepare Aloo ki Sabzi during Navratri Fasting. We make Dry version also known as Sookhe Aloo and then this Curry Version also known as Rasse wale Aloo.

Although in my family, we do not use tomtaoes and any othe souring agent in the preparation of any dish. But then there are families that use tomatoes, lemon juice etc in the prep. Therefore I suggest you follow what your family has been following.

My recipe is inspired by my mom. She was a simple cook who enhanced the flavors with the use of natural herbs and aromatics during the fasting season. This recipe is super easy and simple. It comes together in 10 minutes.

Although it is a fasting recipe, you can eat it with poori and paranthe on a daily basis.

What are the Ingredients of this Recipe?

Here is a list of the handful ingredients to make this recipe –

• Potatoes – I alter between the yukon gols and russet potatoes for this recipe. Although I like using Russet for this recipe because it is less sweet in the taste. You can pick whichever is handy.
• Cooking Oil – Although I use Vegetable Oil, you can use peanut oil or ghee for this recipe.
• Aromatics – Ginger, Green Chili and Cilantro Leaves. You may also use curry leaves for this recipe.
• Spices – Cumin Seeds, Black Pepper powder and Sendha Namak. Sendha Namak/ Salt is derived from land/mountains. It is the purest form of salt and has many health benefits.

How to make Vrat Wale Aloo with No Onion No Garlic?

Since this recipe uses only handful ingredients, it comes together quickly. Here is how you make it.

Boil the Potatoes – These need to be boiled soft and not mushy. Although I cooked these in my Instant Pot, you can pressure cook these in traditional pressure cooker over the gas top or in a pan. Once cooked, cool these to the room temperature and peel them. Set aside. You can do this step much ahead of time and refrigerate till ready to use.

How to cook Medium Size Russett Potatoes in Instant Pot?

It took about 8 minutes for medium size Russett Potatoes in Instant Pot followed by Natural Pressure Release (NPR).

• Take a pan and heat oil in it. Further add cumin seeds to the hot oil and reduce the heat to medium. Saute cumin seeds for few seconds till the seeds crackle.
• Now add the finely chopped ginger and green chili to the pan. Saute it further for few seconds till it becomes aromatic. Keep the heat on meium. If needed, reduce to mediumlow heat.
• Take the boiled & peeled potatoes and crush them with your hands coarsely. Add these potatoes to the pan. Saute it for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.

• Now add Sendha Namak (rock salt), Black pepper powder to the pan. Mix well. Saute for 2 more minutes.

• Further add 1 cup of water to the pan. Bring it to a boil. Add finely chopped Cilantro Leaves. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5-7 minutes till it thickens a bit.
• Vrat Wale Aloo Recipe is ready. Serve it hot with Kuttu ke Paranthe.

FAQS about Vrat Wale Aloo

• You can use either Yukon or Russett Potatoes for this Recipe. Both kinds work well.
• Make sure to boil the potatoes perfectly – soft and not mushy.
• You can boil the potatoes in advance and refrigerate. Take these out and use when ready to cook.
• You can make it dry Potatoes. For that, do not add water and cook them on low heat and crisp these up to your liking.
• If you use tomatoes in your fasting recipes, then you may use the pureed or finely chopped tomatoes in this recipe. Add these right after ginger and green chili. Cook on medium heat till tomatoes become thick. And then follow the recipe as is as mentioned above.
• Potatoes absorb water as they sit. To reheat the leftovers, add some water while reheating and adjust the salt.

Simple Vrat Wale Aloo Recipe

If you try it then do let me know your experience or feedback in the comments section.

Thank you.